Playoffs - Sega NFL 2003 Manual

PLAYOFFS

Begin playing NFL 2K3 at the most exciting point in the season – the Playoffs! The full season is simulated,
with complete scores and stats recorded for every team and player, and the 12 best squads emerge for the
postseason tournament.
• To begin playing in Playoffs mode, set the Playoffs options, then press the START Button to
advance to the Team Select screen.
• If you set Customize League option to ON, the Customize League screen precedes the Team
Select screen and allows you to alter all eight divisions in the NFL to your liking, as well as include
a created team if desired.
Fantasy Draft Roster – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on page 13)
Customize League – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on page 13)
Team Select Screen
At the Team Select screen, select a team you'd like to take control of in the postseason. Even though the
season is simulated, don't worry. Your team will be ensured of securing one of the 12 available spots.
• To select a team, pull the L or R Triggers to scroll to the franchise you want, then press the
START Button to advance and begin simulation of the regular season. When simulation is
complete, you will automatically advance to the Playoffs Main Menu screen.
Playoffs Screen
The Playoffs screen is your hub for information on what's happening with your team and around the league.
It is also your command center for accessing your games and setting gameplay options.
Schedule
(see Season on page 21)
Tree
The Playoff Tree displays the postseason matchups in a traditional bracketed format. As the single-
elimination Playoff games are completed, final scores are posted on the tree and the winner moves on to the
next round.
• To scroll the Playoff Tree forward or back, move the Left Thumbstick or D-Pad in the desired
direction.
Statistics
During the season simulation, complete game stats are generated and compiled for each team and player.
The options on the Statistics screen are identical to those in Franchise mode, although here you are able to
view player stats for the regular season, as well as the playoffs. (See Franchise on page 18).
Roster
The roster screen displays every player on your team along with detailed ratings in more than 30 categories.
From the roster screen, you can also view the rosters of any other team, edit ratings, player attributes, and
appearances, and perform minor transactions. (See Roster Manager on page 28.)
Game Plan
You can choose a game plan and stick with it for the duration of the playoffs, or you can reassess your
game plan each week and tailor it to fit the strengths and weaknesses of your next opponent. (See
Franchise on page 16).
Options
(See Options on page 25).
Save
If you have a memory unit inserted in your Xbox Controller, you can save your Playoffs progress at any time
on it, or on to your Xbox Hard Disk. (See Load / Save on page 27)
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